Search for dissertations about: "Hospitals"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 572 swedish dissertations containing the word Hospitals.

  2. 21. Fast-track programs in total hip and knee replacement at Swedish hospitals - influences on safety, outcome and patients' experiences

    Author : Urban Berg; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; fast-track; enhanced recovery; hip replacement; knee replacement; care program;

    Abstract : ABSTRACT Background Fast-track is a care concept that aims to enhance recovery after surgery, resulting in shortened perioperative hospital stay. By using evidence-based methods in preparation and perioperative care the clinical pathway and care process is optimized to achieve early discharge from hospital based on functional criteria. READ MORE

  4. 22. Towards improved trauma care outcomes in India : studies of rates, trends and causes of mortality in urban Indian university hospitals

    Author : Nobhojit Roy; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Introduction and aim: Injury is a serious threat to global public health. Every six seconds someone in the world dies as a result of injury, adding up to five million people a year. This is more than the number of deaths due to HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and maternal deaths combined. READ MORE

  5. 23. Conditions for care : factors in the nurse work environment related to safe and high quality care in acute care hospitals

    Author : Lisa Smeds Alenius; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Shortages of registered nurses (RNs) intensify challenges for healthcare service providers in matching an increasing demand for care with a sufficient healthcare workforce. Poor working conditions have been recognized to often precede RNs’ decision to leave the profession prematurely. READ MORE

  6. 24. Needs assessments for international humanitarian health assistance in disasters

    Author : Johan von Schreeb; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Needs Assessment; Disaster; Relief; Humanitarian Assistance; Donor Allocations; Foreign Field Hospitals;

    Abstract : Background: Natural and man-made disasters overwhelmingly affect people in low and middle-income countries. In that socio-economic context both the immediate and long-term needs of those affected often exceed national resources. READ MORE

  7. 25. The community hospital model in northern Sweden

    Author : Mante Hedman; Patrik Wennberg; Margareta Brännström; Kurt Boman; Malin Sjöström; Torsten Risør; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Rural health service; health services research; hospital; rural; inpatient; health services for the aged; geriatrics; generalist medicine; family medicine; allmänmedicin; Geriatrics; geriatrik; health services research; hälso- och sjukvårdsforskning;

    Abstract : Background: Rural community hospitals (CHs) are vital in delivering healthcare services in sparsely populated regions such as northern Sweden. In Sweden these facilities act as primary care units, staffed by general practitioners (GPs), nurses, and other healthcare professionals. They provide hospital beds, emergency care, and basic diagnostics. READ MORE